by Fred Willis | Feb 15, 2018 | Sports
HyperX®, the gaming division of Kingston® Technology Company, Inc., today announced Philadelphia 76ers center and avid gamer Joel Embiid as brand ambassador for the gaming industry’s most popular headset brand. Recently named an Eastern Conference starter for the 2018 All-Star Game in Los Angeles, Embiid is a transformational player for one of the NBA’s most iconic franchises and is known for his larger than life personality. With the signing of Embiid to the HyperX family, HyperX becomes the first brand connected to Team Dignitas, the Philadelphia 76ers and a team player.
When I’m not playing basketball, I’m gaming,” said Joel Embiid. “HyperX headsets are extremely comfortable and the audio quality is amazing. They help me do what I love to do, win.”
Also known as The Process, on the court Joel is known for his aggressive style, mixing a deft shooting touch with the strength of a true center. Off the court, you can find Embiid playing NBA2K18 or commenting on sports and esports to his more than 1 million fans on Twitter, 1.8 million fans on Instagram and other social channels.
“Skilled as a pro basketball player and recognized as an esports social media star, HyperX welcomes Joel to the HyperX family as a brand ambassador for gaming.” said Daniel Kelley, HyperX director of corporate marketing. “We’re looking forward to including Joel in our activities in 2018.”
About HyperX
HyperX was born from Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world’s largest independent memory manufacturer, with the goal of providing gamers, PC builders, and power users with high-performance components. For 15 years, the HyperX mission has been to develop gaming products for gamers – high-speed memory, solid state drives, headsets, keyboards, mice, USB flash drives, and mouse pads – to the gaming community and beyond. The award-winning HyperX brand has carved its name atop the leaderboard by consistently delivering products that deliver superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. HyperX gear is the choice of pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers worldwide because it meets the most stringent product specifications and is built with best-in-class components. HyperX has shipped over 3 million headsets worldwide.
Join the global #HyperXFamily at facebook.com/hyperxcommunity, and learn how HyperX products can enhance your console experience and boost performance for both you and your PC at hyperxgaming.com. Whatever your skill level, whatever genres you play, we embrace all gaming enthusiasts everywhere with our core belief — We’re All Gamers.
About the Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the most storied franchises in the National Basketball Association, having won three World Championships, earning nine trips to The Finals and making 47 playoff appearances over 68 seasons. The Philadelphia 76ers are a Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment property.
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by Fred Willis | Feb 15, 2018 | Sports
Get ready for the highly anticipated launch of House Call with Dr. J. on reVolver Podcasts. Hosted by the NBA legend himself, House Call with Dr. J. will feature interviews and discussions with star athletes, celebrities and people of interest who have dared to be great. Guests will share impactful life moments and experiences that helped shape them, ultimately leading to their incredible achievements. Erving will record the first episode during NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles at ONE COURT.
“I’m excited to launch this podcast in partnership with reVolver,” said Erving. “One of my biggest passions is educating, mentoring and inspiring people to achieve greatness. I look forward to sharing the incredible stories and remarkable achievements of my guests, and hope that they will empower my listeners.”
“Dr. J was one of the first athlete superstars. He captivated audiences with his ability, strength and grace both on and off the court,” said Jack Hobbs, president of reVolver Podcasts. “I’m thrilled to have Mr. Erving in our line-up and know he’s going to wow our listeners and leave them on the edge of their seats, wanting more.”
House Call with Dr. J launches on Monday, Feb. 19 and will cover everything from youth and education to entertainment and business, as well as life in and outside of basketball.
Julius Erving, the great and wondrous “Dr. J,” was the dominant player of his era, an innovator who changed the way the game was played. Credited with taking the slam dunk mainstream, the high-flyer won three championships, four MVP awards in the ABA and NBA, three scoring titles with the ABA and NBA, was a 16-time All Star and retired as the third highest scorer in pro basketball history with 30,026 career points. Erving was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993 and named to the NBA’s 50th Anniversary All-Time Team. Sports Illustrated called him one of the 40 most important athletes of all-time.
Follow Dr. J on Instagram @juliuserving; Twitter @JuliusErving; Facebook @DrJofficial.
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About reVolver Podcasts
reVolver Podcasts is the leading multicultural, audio-on-demand content creator and distributor in the U.S. Home to “El Show de Piolín,” “Wrongful Conviction with Jason Flom,” and “Neteando con Kate y Jessica” plus more than 50 additional programs spanning sports, music, finance, entertainment, lifestyle, health and wellness, inspiration, news, real crime, branded content and live events, the podcasts are distributed on reVolverPodcasts.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play and iHeartMedia. For more information about the company, visit www.revolverpodcasts.com.
About Julius Erving
Julius Erving, the great and wondrous “Dr. J,” was the dominant player of his era, an innovator who changed the way the game was played. Widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of his time, he is often considered to have been the main catalyst for the ABA-NBA merger in 1976 and is credited with taking the slam dunk mainstream. Over the course of his career, Erving won three championships, four MVP awards in the ABA and NBA, three scoring titles with the ABA and NBA, was a 16-time All Star and retired as the third highest scorer in pro basketball history with 30,026 career points. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993 and named to the NBA’s 50th Anniversary All-Time Team.
A gracious, dignified and disciplined man, Erving was an ideal ambassador for the game. His actions off the court have proven to be as inspiring as his athletic achievements. Since Erving’s retirement from the NBA, he has made it his personal mission to affect change, make a difference in the lives of others, and give back to the athletic and African American communities. In recent years, he has supported numerous causes and organizations including the American Cancer Society, The Salvation Army, March of Dimes, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Alliance for Lupus Research, The Boys and Girls Club, The University of Massachusetts, Widener University, and Philadelphia University.
HyperX®, the gaming division of Kingston® Technology Company, Inc., today announced Philadelphia 76ers center and avid gamer Joel Embiid as brand ambassador for the gaming industry’s most popular headset brand. Recently named an Eastern Conference starter for the 2018 All-Star Game in Los Angeles, Embiid is a transformational player for one of the NBA’s most iconic franchises and is known for his larger than life personality. With the signing of Embiid to the HyperX family, HyperX becomes the first brand connected to Team Dignitas, the Philadelphia 76ers and a team player.
